Entries by Rédaction Africanews

2024 likely be the hottest year on record for second year in a row

For the second year in a row, Earth will almost certainly be the hottest it's ever been. And for the first time, the planet tis year reached more than 1.5°C. (2.7 °F) of warming compared to the pre-industrial average, the European climate agency Copern...

Backlash as Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo unveils self-honoring statue

"the people of the Western Region deserve better than these self-serving displays."

RSF urges Sahel States to sign declaration protecting journalists’ right to information

RSF Urges Sahel States to Sign Declaration Protecting Journalists’ Right to Information

Lunar meteorite segment found in Mali features at Christie’s Auction Preview, Shanghai

A segment of lunar meteorite, found in Mali in 2019, has featured at Christie's auction preview in Shanghai. According to art experts, it is worth between 2 and 3 million RMB ($279 200 - $379 200). Other items at the preview include manuscripts from Mo...

Political analyst says Donald Trump’s win moves US to the right

Trump is the first person convicted of a felony to win the US presidency and the first former president to regain power since 1892.

78 patients evacuated from Gaza for care abroad

Israeli attacks on hospitals and medical workers have led to a collapse of the Gaza's health system, according to the authorities. Israel also routinely blocks medical supplies from reaching the occupied strip or destroys those that manage to get in

Drones beat logistical challenges to delivery of medical supplies in Kenya

Bad weather and poor roads can make getting life-saving drugs to remote parts of Kenya a challenge.

Man City ordered to pay millions in withheld pay to Benjamin Mendy

Mendy took City to an employment tribunal in Manchester last month, claiming the club had wrongly stopped his £500,000 a month salary during his time in custody for sex offences in 2021

Botswana’s young farmers hope new government will boost agriculture sector

The focus of the country's economy has been centred on diamonds which have been hit by a global downturn in demand.

Nigeria’s army chief dies at 56

The late army chief had not been seen in public in nearly two months, fueling rumours that he had died, which the Nigerian army first denied more than two weeks ago.